A chronicle of Issues, Studies, News and other items of interest regarding Mormonism (2006-2013)

Friday, June 01, 2007

Sunday Talk Show: Will Bagley, M. M. Massacre, Utah War etc.

This ought to be particularly interesting now that a draft of thechurch's "Tragedy at Mountain Meadows" book has been circulated andreviewed by some historians. The church's book counters Bagley'sthesis that circumstantial evidence indicates that Brigham Youngordered the massacre. It will be interesting to hear Bagley'sresponse.---Mormon MiscellaneousWorld-Wide Talk Show

Date: Sunday, 3 June 2007

Subject: My guest will be Will Bagley, independent historian andcolumnist. His book, Blood of the Prophets: Brigham Young and theMassacre at Mountain Meadows, covers a period of Mormon history,1856-1858, laden with controversy: the Reformation, blood atonement,Utah War, murder of Parley Pratt, the Mountain Meadows Massacre andthe trials and execution of John D. Lee (1874-1877). Historians andstudents are divided on some of the main issues and events of this eraand many of the lesser ones. His book adds to the controversy. Thispromises to be a lively discussion. Listeners are inivited toparticipate. Those who would like to pose a question to Will Bagleymay send me an email NOW, or during the talk show, at:van.hale@k-talk.com